Akai MPC Sample

The Akai MPC Sample is a portable sampler that brings the iconic MPC workflow to musicians and producers who need a compact, travel-ready production solution. Designed for those who want to create and perform on the go, it combines a brushed aluminium body with low-profile controls in a slim form factor that sits under one inch thin — slim enough to slip into a standard laptop bag alongside a computer.

The MPC Sample pairs 16 backlit, velocity and pressure-sensitive MPC pads with the full MPC Software suite, delivering up to 128-track sequencing capability and access to eight pad banks — more than any previous MPC. A large LCD screen lets users work without needing to look at a computer screen, while four touch-sensitive knobs provide hands-on control of the software. The unit is USB-powered, requiring no external power supply, and communicates with Mac and PC systems. Included TRS-to-MIDI breakout cables provide a 5-pin DIN MIDI input and output for connecting external gear.

The bundled MPC Software includes a 9 GB+ sound library covering the sounds of the classic MPC3000, plus two MPC Expansions. It supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, REX, and SND audio formats, and is compatible with samples and sequences from any MPC ever made. The software can operate as a standalone DAW or integrate into an existing setup as a VST, RTAS, or AU plugin. Over 50 effects are included, with insert and send slots available at the pad, track, and master levels.

Features:

• Built-in Speaker
• USB-C powered with internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery (5 hours)
• Instant Sample Chop Mode
• Internal microphone
• 4 internal effects processors with dedicated knob control 
• SD Card Mac/PC File Transfer via USB-C
• Real-Time Timestretch/RePitch
• 16 RGB backlit MPC pads with poly aftertouch in a smaller format
• Onboard sequencer
• Internal Resampling with FX
• 60 onboard effect types
• 3 real-time control/effects knobs
• microSD card storage for user samples
• Legacy MPC parameter slider
• Headphones - 1/8" TRS
• New master compressor with retro color
• Record Gain knob 
• MIDI In/Out (will require 1/8" to MIDI
DIN adapter which is not included with product)
• USB-C Audio/MIDI Connectivity
• Comprehensive rear I/O:
  • Stereo In/Out - 1/4" TRS line-level 
  • Internal disk-streaming sample engine (fast sample playback)
  • Sync Out

Specifications:

HARDWARE & I/O
Storage Capacity
8 GB Internal Drive, including ~2 GB Factory Data Expandable via microSD Card Slot
Memory
2GB
Pads
16 RGB-lit velocity-sensitive MPC Pads with aftertouch
Display
2.4” (6.1 cm) Full-color LCD with high-resolution waveform editing
I/O
INPUT: 2x 1/4” [6.35 mm] TRS Audio Inputs (Mic/Line-Level)
OUTPUT: 2x 1/4” [6.35 mm] TRS Audio Outputs (Line-Level), 1x 1/8” [3.5 mm] TRS Headphones Output
MIDI: 1x 1/8” [3.5 mm] TRS Type A MIDI DIN Input Port, 1x 1/8” [3.5 mm] TRS Type A MIDI DIN Output Port
SYNC OUT: 1x 1/8” [3.5 mm] TRS CV/Gate (with configurable sync rates)
1x USB Type-C® Port (power, Audio In/Out, MIDI In/Out, SD Card Access)
Mic/Speaker
Built-in mic and 3-watt speaker for portable standalone recording and monitoring
Buttons
11 bi-color LED buttons
8 single-color LED buttons
4 unlit buttons
Knobs
3 270° knobs
1 360° encoder with push
Fader
1 30 mm fader
Power
via USB type-C (bus powered, or connected to wall adapter or power bank [5V, 2A; sold separately])
Battery
Type: Lithium-Ion
Life: Approximately 5 hours of continuous playback. Battery life may vary depending on the features used.
External Storage
microSD card
Dimensions (width x length x height)
7.6” x 9.3” x 2.0”
19.4 x 23.6 x 5.0 cm
Weight
2.03 lbs.
0.92 kg

FORMAT & SUPPORT
Polyphony
32 stereo voices
Disk Streaming
Fast onboard disk streaming (up to 32 voices)
Recordable Data
16 samples x 8 banks, per project
16 sequences x 8 banks, per project
No project limit
Maximum Sampling Time
20 minutes per sample
Recall Recording
30 seconds of audio or pad performance to sequence
Import Format
.wav, .mp3, .aif/.aiff, .snd, .s1s, .s3s, .flac, .ogg
Processing Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz, 32-bit float
Supported Sampling Frequencies
File Import: 24 or 16-bit; 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz Recording: 24-bit, 44.1 kHz

SOFTWARE FEATURES
Sequencer
MPC Sequencer with Real-Time Swing, 960 pulses per quarter note
Sampling
Fast sample-to-pad workflow from a wide range of sources (Mic, Audio In, USB [Mac/Win/iOS/Android], Resample).
Threshold-controlled sampling
Fixed-length sampling to ensure accurate loops
Record
With classic MPC Note Repeat, Sequence Recall (MIDI Retrospective Record), and Sample Recall
Effects
60 different FX across Pad FX, Knob FX, Flex Beat, Color-Compressor
Effects Routes
Main Output, Input, and Per-Pad
Internal (Main Out, Knob FX per-pad)
Real-time processing of External Inputs
Input record Knob FX
Advanced Sample Editing
With Chop Mode, lazy-chopping, auto-snapping, real-time looping, and warping.
Fast Workflow
Fast one-touch functionality for intuitive sampling, recording and performance
Fader Control
Assignable fader for customizable controls over pad parameters
Song Mode
Easy arrangement of songs and export
MPC3 Support
Project import and export is not currently supported. In upcoming firmware updates, MPC Sample projects will be able to be opened with MPC hardware/software running version 3.8 and higher, so you can continue production in standalone mode or on MPC3 desktop software.

*Specifications subject to change without notice.